Lando Norris on driving styles, champagne slams and special helmets

Lando Norris, speaking from McLaren's hospitality area in Canada, offered insights into his driving style ahead of the Montreal Grand Prix, where he aims to narrow the gap to teammate Oscar Piastri in the World Championship standings. During an interview for the 'F1 Explains' podcast, Norris delved into a popular topic among fans: the nuances of driving styles. He likened it to human personality, noting, "Some are nicer, some are more aggressive, some are lovely. You have people who try and drive always by braking as late as possible. You have some that are very smooth with the steering, some who are very aggressive with the steering – all of these different characteristics of driving." When asked to categorize his own approach, Norris described himself as a "late braker" and positioned his style as being "in the middle," not overly aggressive. The full podcast episode also covers his unique podium celebration and the inspiration behind his distinctive helmet designs. Fans can catch the complete 'F1 Explains' episode on various podcast platforms.